Let's talk about...Travel
Did you know chocolate coins were legal currency?
Well, they were to Aztecs and it’s just one of the many fun facts in the latest ‘Let’s Talk About Parenting’ podcast, hosted by Questa Kids founder Laura Curtis.
In episode 2, Laura chats everything you ever wanted to know about taking kids travelling with guest expert Dr Ruth Talbot.
It’s packed with amazing tips on how to handle airport tantrums to how to travel with youngsters affected by autism, stimulation or attention deficit.
Here’s a flavour of the help and advice in the LTAP travel episode and if you want to find out more, you can tune in here.
1. Travel doesn’t have to be expensive
It can just be a different experience. Don’t underestimate the excitement of taking a bus ride. And it can also be familiar. Revisiting a loved park, gallery or museum. Or even pretending the Disney Store is Disneyland!
2. If you are staying somewhere different
Use this as an educational opportunity. Ask kids to research what they would like to do, whether it’s visiting a different UK location or further afield. This helps develop independent thought and allowing them to make choices. You could for example, role play a foreign café and encourage kids to order what they want in a different language. Their reward is getting the treat and, in the meantime, helps them solidify the experience (and start to get too grips with learning a language).
3. Serendipity
Whilst you do need to plan some things, there’s also something wonderful in seeing where the day will take you. A simple stroll can lead to a wonderful adventure with new sights and experiences.
4. Worried about airport tantrums?
Most kids will fall asleep in take off because the air pressure dips. So let them sleep! But make them familiar with the whole procedure, what will happen when they arrive at the airport, what happens to luggage, what happens at security, what happens when you board a plane. Show pictures and videos. Also try to avoid tantrum triggers such as hunger, boredom and tiredness.
5. Kids getting sick
From taking a kit to what to do if they get ill abroad (and the importance of travel insurance). There’s everything you need to know.
Let’s Talk About Parenting is a weekly podcast where Questa Kids founder Laura Curtis invites experts to discuss topics that affect all parents and caregivers of children.
With guests ranging from Money Mum to CBeebies Dr Ranj appearing in coming episodes, it’s free to download and available on Amazon, Spotify and all podcast platforms.
And if you have a burning question for the experts, then get in touch.
Said Laura: “We’re currently on the hunt for some listener questions, to read out on upcoming episodes. So, if you have a question from an educational, behavioural or development perspective we would love for you to get in touch!
“If you’d prefer to stay anonymous, that’s absolutely fine too. Just make sure to let us know. You can contact us by sending a DM on Instagram or Facebook at @letstalkaboutparenting.”
About Questa Kids:
Questa Kids is an educational game, primarily aimed at seven to 12-year-olds and content covers gender roles as well as research, mapping, cultural and historical activities, and does not shy away from covering contentious issues with sensitive subject matter (SSM) warnings to allow children to learn more about complex issue.
It is based on two characters, Questa and Zeke, the latter a grumpy alien iguana. They travel and collect tokens learning the cultures and values of different countries from an overlooked female perspective.
Questa Kids is Ofsted compliant and curriculum focused using a pedagogical method that combines a mixture of approaches, including the 7Cs, which emphasise both effective learning and soft skills development, while ensuring that the child’s experience remains at its heart.
Easy to navigate, Questa Kids can be used totally online, with a 30-day free trial and is then priced at £9.99 per month on subscription or a one-off payment of £99.99, giving 12 months for the price of 10.
For further information visit www.questakids.com or follow questakids.com on Instagram., Facebook and TikTok